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Fundraise your way!

However you want to raise money for us, we’re here to support with everything you need. Together we can change the future of muscle wasting conditions.

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Be a fundraising hero

There are so many ways you can fundraise for people living with a muscle wasting or weakening condition – no idea is too big or too small. If you’re looking for some inspiration, here are a few popular ideas.

Dress down day
Sporting challenge
Bake sale
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Game On
Quiz
Raffle
At work
In memory
Have a party
Open garden

Your steps to fundraising

1
Sign up for your free fundraising pack
2
Pick your activity
3
Raise money to change the future of muscle wasting conditions

Take a peek inside your free fundraising pack!

Get ready to dive into fundraising with everything you need to get started! In our packs you’ll find a t-shirt, collection box, pen, an introduction leaflet to the charity, a sweepstake, stickers, a fundraising guide and a wristband.

Sign up for your fundraising pack today

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Only want the fundraising guide? You can choose to receive the guide on its own if that suits you better.
Our pack includes a t-shirt, collection box, pen, an introduction to the charity leaflet, sweepstake, stickers, a fundraising guide and a wristband.
Stay connected to our community
We will never share your details with anyone. We will only contact you in the ways that you wish, making use of the information you’ve told us (including your muscle wasting condition) and publicly available information. We want to make sure what we communicate with you is relevant to your interests. Our privacy policy is available on our website or by phoning 0300 012 0172. How would you like us to contact you?

How your fundraising helps…

Every pound you raise helps make real change from funding vital research into muscle wasting and weakening conditions to providing practical support and life-changing equipment for families.

£50
could help fund groundbreaking research projects to lead us to new treatments.
£100
could help fund our helpline providing free information and emotional support.
£200
could help us run Information Days bringing people together to hear from experts and meet others.
£400
could help us run support groups across the UK providing an opportunity to meet others and share experiences.

Other ways to raise money

Events and challenges

Whether it’s a run, cycle or skydive you’re after – we have an event to suit you. Join #TeamMDUK.

Events and challenges
Become a collection volunteer

Collections are a fantastic way to raise awareness of Muscular Dystrophy UK within your local community, while raising vital funds to support our work.

Help us collect
Family funds

Family Funds are a great way to raise funds as a family for our work. The money you raise could go towards research for a particular condition or help with research and support more generally, as well as provide direct support or equipment for your family.

Family Funds

Frequently Asked Questions

Your fundraising enables groundbreaking research and life changing support for the 110,000 people in the UK living with a muscle wasting or weakening condition.

We will be there every step of your journey. You will get:

  • A free fundraising pack full of ideas and information
  • Local support from our community fundraising team near you
  • A free Muscular Dystrophy UK t shirt
  • A warm fuzzy feeling inside